Implanon

Complete physical exam before insertion and at least annually. Exclude pregnancy (see full labeling for switching from other contraceptive methods); use back-up contraception if appropriate. Complications of insertion and removal (eg, pain, paresthesias, bleeding, scarring, infection); incomplete or incorrect insertions may lead to expulsion or migration. See full labeling for insertion and removal technique; perform only if properly qualified. Remove implant if jaundice or thrombotic event occurs, or if a pregnancy is maintained; consider removing in prolonged immobilization. Risk of thromboembolism with pregnancy and post delivery; avoid use prior to 21 days postpartum. History of breast cancer; monitor. History of hypertension; monitor closely; remove implant if BP is significantly elevated or uncontrolled. Renal disease. Depression. Monitor diabetes, hyperlipidemia. Conditions aggravated by fluid retention. Risk of in situ broken or bent implant. Overweight women (may be less effective). Nursing mothers: may use after 4^th postpartum week.